Romantic Comedy (1983): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Romantic Comedy is a 1983 romantic comedy directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Dudley Moore as Jason Carmichael, Mary Steenburgen and Janet Eilber. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $6.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Romantic Comedy About?
The premise of Romantic Comedy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jason, desperate for a creative partner to spark his work, crosses paths with Phoebe, a small‑town English teacher who dreams of writing. Their chance meeting occurs on the day Jason is set to marry, and despite their obvious chemistry, both bring the very flaws that could jeopardize their budding partnership.
Romantic Comedy Themes & Keywords
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- wedding
- bare chested male
- man takes off his pants
- playwright
- playwright duo
- female playwright
- reference to man of la mancha
- rehearsal
- play
- theater
- reference to f. lee bailey
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- after party
- reference to quasimodo
- woman's head on a man's lap
- reference to grace kelly
- reference to bella abzug
- city councilwoman
- female politician
- reference to cinderella
- reporter
- nipples visible through clothing
- reference to yogi berra
- falling onto a bed
- reference to archie bunker
- reference to tallulah bankhead
- reference to joan of arc
- sutton place new york city
- cleavage
- blouse on backwards
- reference to oliver twist
- adultery
- author
- breakup
- book in film with same name
- reference to ernest hemingway
- reference to moliere
- reference to mary tyler moore
- reference to annie sullivan
- heart attack
- massage
- boston massachusetts
- screenplay adapted by author
- romantic comedy
- tony award
- cbs television network
- the new york times
- titanic the ship
- new york city
- based on play
Romantic Comedy Cast & Characters
Dudley Moore leads the cast as Jason Carmichael, with Mary Steenburgen as Phoebe Craddock and Janet Eilber as Allison St. James. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Hiller
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Dudley Moore as Jason Carmichael -
Mary Steenburgen as Phoebe Craddock - Janet Eilber as Allison St. James
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Frances Sternhagen as Blanche Dailey
Also Starring in Romantic Comedy
· 20 more- Robyn Douglass Kate Mallory
- Ron Leibman Leo Jessup
- Stephen Roberts Maitre D'
- George Tyne Doctor #2
- Santos Morales Bus Boy
- Fran Bennett Doctor #1
- Alexander Lockwood Minister
- Allan Kolman
- Brass Adams Bartender
- Dick Wieand TV Reporter
- Stanley Ralph Ross
- Tom Kubiak Passerby
- Carole Hemingway
- Erica Hiller Young Woman
- June Sanders
- Rozsika Halmos Maid
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More from Arthur Hiller
More films directed by Arthur Hiller, best-rated first: The Hospital, The Out of Towners, The In-Laws and The Americanization of Emily.
Romantic Comedy Plot Summary
What happens in Romantic Comedy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jason Kramer [Dudley Moore] is a popular New York City playwright in desperate need of a fresh writing partner who can provide him with inspiration. Phoebe Craddock [Mary Steenburgen] is a small-town teacher who aspires to be a writer.
On the day Jason Kramer [Dudley Moore] is marrying Allison St. James [Janet Eilber], a wealthy socialite who runs for political office, he meets Phoebe Craddock [Mary Steenburgen], who is stripping naked in front of him when he mistakes her for a masseuse.
Full summary
The whole story of Romantic Comedy, scene by scene
Romantic Comedy Box Office
Romantic Comedy grossed $6.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.9M
- US & Canada
- $6.9M
How Well Do You Know Romantic Comedy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Jason Kramer's profession?
Cars in Romantic Comedy
31 cars on screen, including the 1962 Bentley S3 and the 1980 Mercury Zephyr.
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1962 Bentley S3 Important role -
1980 Mercury Zephyr Important role -
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Romantic Comedy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Uma Comédia Romântica” and “Романтическая комедия”.
- Also known as
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- Uma Comédia Romântica
- Романтическая комедия
- En íntima colaboración
- Jason, die Flasche
- Romantická komedie
- Romantyczna komedia
- Scherzi di cuore
- La Fille sur la banquette arrière
- 浪漫的喜剧
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Romantic Comedy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Romantic Comedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Romantic Comedy?
Romantic Comedy runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Romantic Comedy released?
Romantic Comedy was released on October 7, 1983.
Who directed Romantic Comedy?
Romantic Comedy was directed by Arthur Hiller.
More films by Arthur Hiller Who is in the cast of Romantic Comedy?
Romantic Comedy stars Dudley Moore as Jason Carmichael, Mary Steenburgen as Phoebe Craddock and Janet Eilber as Allison St. James, among 24 credited actors.
How much did Romantic Comedy make at the box office?
Romantic Comedy grossed $6.9 million worldwide.
Does Romantic Comedy have a post-credit scene?
No. Romantic Comedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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